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So Minerva has had mild constipation as long as I've had her (nearly a year). I took her to the vet last May, and he told me to go buy Mira-lax. After some trial and error, I found she does best at a little less than 1/8 tsp twice a day. She's had very few issues since I found the correct dose and usually poops every day like clockwork, or at least every other day.
At couple months ago I saw probiotic treats and decided to give them a try. I weaned her off the laxatives in a couple days and gave her one probiotic treat a day, and lo and behold, she kept pooping once a day that entire month. I couldn't find the treats in the store again, so I've just been using laxatives again.
So my question is, would it be better to simply keep her on laxatives her entire life, or to try switching permanently to probiotics? And if probiotics would be better, is there a good brand someone can recommend? I used GNC Digestive Health treats, and found they also have probiotic powder online so I can get a lot more doses for cheaper and simply sprinkle it on her wet food like I do her laxatives. If anyone knows a good brand on Amazon that would be a huge plus as I currently have giftcards from the holidays that need spending.
I included a poll so more people can chime in without having to type out a response if desired. Thanks for any help!
At couple months ago I saw probiotic treats and decided to give them a try. I weaned her off the laxatives in a couple days and gave her one probiotic treat a day, and lo and behold, she kept pooping once a day that entire month. I couldn't find the treats in the store again, so I've just been using laxatives again.
So my question is, would it be better to simply keep her on laxatives her entire life, or to try switching permanently to probiotics? And if probiotics would be better, is there a good brand someone can recommend? I used GNC Digestive Health treats, and found they also have probiotic powder online so I can get a lot more doses for cheaper and simply sprinkle it on her wet food like I do her laxatives. If anyone knows a good brand on Amazon that would be a huge plus as I currently have giftcards from the holidays that need spending.
I included a poll so more people can chime in without having to type out a response if desired. Thanks for any help!